Pesticides found throughout the nation's streams From: Charleston Gazette | Date: March 4, 2006| Author: John Heilprin | Copyright 2006 Charleston Gazette. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

WASHINGTON - Most of the nation's rivers and streams - and the fish in them - are contaminated with pesticides linked to cancer, birth defects and neurological disorders, but not at levels that can harm humans.

Pesticides were found in almost all U.S. rivers and streams between 1992 and 2001, says a study released Friday by the U.S. Geological Survey, although most drinking water supplies haven't been affected.

"While the use of pesticides has resulted in a wide range of benefits...

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